Friday, December 3rd, from 3:00pm until 5:00pm, Martha Steward will share her beautifully illustrated book, a treasure for young and adults, Darby’s Story. This is an inspirational book about how adopting a pet can bring so much joy to you  and your family.  Darby lived a full 15 years and touched many people with his big heart.  Steward will discuss her creative process, read from and sign her book.  As always, refreshments too.

Friday, December 11th, from 3:00pm until 5:00pm… We’ll celebrate Diane Arruda’s  second book about her beloved character, Golden Fish  as the Dream River Adventure series continues.  In this volume, things once undiscovered are NOW discovered!  Like Darby, this too will enchant both young and not as young.  Arruda will read, discuss, and sign The Ancient Ones. Refreshments and good discussions, as above.

Announcing a great event…

We Love Tules 2009 … a “four minute films festival and competition about the beauty, health, history, etc. of Clear Lake in Lake County, California.

Rules…

1.Clear Lake is the star.

2.  Films should be in the 2 -4 minute length. [more or less]

3.  Filmakers of all ages welcome.

4.  All genres welcome.   [animation, music, documentary,etc]

5.  Films should be appropriate for all ages.

6.  Submit 2 dvd copies.

7.  Resources available with entry packet.

Awards

1.  Gift bag for each entry accepted.

2.  Cash awards in several catagories.

3.  Gala Premier TBA; with additional screenings in many venues around the lake and online.

Deadlines

1.  Information/entry packets available by Nov. 30, at…

Watershed Books, 305 North Main Street, Lakeport, CA ,95453, 707.263.5787   or  online…email cheri@watershedbookco.com .

Gracious Ladies, 9460 Main Street, Upper Lake, CA; 707.275.2307.

Wild About Books, 14290 Olympia Drive, Clearlake, CA; 707.994.9453.

City of Lakeport, Clear Lake Information Center, Carnegie Library Bldg., Library Park, Lakeport, CA.

2.  All entries due no later than January 27, 2010.

Mail or deliver to Watershed Books, as above.

3. Winners announced on or about January 30, 2010.

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cheri

Friday, October 2nd from 3pm until 5pm

At Watershed Books,  305 North Main Street in Lakeport, CA 95453

Local Author, Richard Martin will join us to discuss his creative and publishing processes for his latest endeavor,  ”Hos, Hookers, Call Girls and Rent Boys: Professionals Writing On Life, Love, Money, and Sex”.

Mr. Martin contributed to editing and wrote one story and several poems for the book,  which this month was not only featured on the front page of the Lakeport Record Bee, but also was the cover story for the Sunday New York Times Book Review where it received a wonderfully positive review.

We look for to an interesting and lively discussion.

Take care and Happy Autumn;

Cheri at Watershed,  707.263.5787 

we’ll be joined here at watershed books by DIANE ARRUDA, author and artist of  ”THE UNDISCOVERED RIVER”  on SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH  from 1:30 until 3:30.  i had reported friday, june 20…how confusing is that!   apologies…looking forward to seeing you on Saturday, June 20th.

best, cheri at watershed.

Local artist, Diane Arruda has written and illustrated a lovely and inspirational series; the  ”Dream River Adventure Series”.

The publication of the first book, “The Undiscovered River” will be celebrated here at Watershed Books, 305 North Main Street on Friday, June 20th from 1:30 until 3:30 pm.

 This richly illustrated volume is story for ALL ages –a water-world fantasy where dreams come true, new friendships are created and living codes are discovered.

Please join us (with or without children), enjoy refreshments, good conversation and listen to Diane share stories.

Feel free to call or email for more information.  

707.263.5787

cheri@watershedbookco.com

Prolific, funny, and local author Steve Bartholomew will be here at Watershed Books on Friday, June 5th from 3:30 until 5:30 pm to discuss, read, and sign copies of his newest gem, Journey to Rhyolite ,  an intriguing novel about a desert boom town and the cast of characters that abide there.  Also available… all Steve’s books and…great refreshments.

For more information feel free to call us at 707.263.5787.

Watershed books is currently the west shore pick up spot for weekly veggie food boxes from the lake county community co-op.

Pick up time is Thursdays, from 4 – 7.

For more information, go to http://lakecountycommunityco-op.wikispaces.com .

Watershed Books  supports many community organizations by making event tickets available at our shop.  Currently we have tickets for … 

“RAINBOW BRIDGE FESTIVAL ” , June 26th -28th,  to be held near Upper Lake, CA,  with camping, workshops, music, guest speakers in support of sustainable and peaceful communities…tickets available for 1, 2, or 3 days.

Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings  cd releases party and concert, June 12th eve. at Ukiah Brewery in Ukiah, CA

KPFZ presents TAPAS BEACH PARTY, June 14th at the Lakeport Yacht Club;  food, sangria, and karaoke.

I’ll be listing all events tix available at Watershed Books.  Check here often.

many apologies for a plethora a typos in my last installment. a new blog format made it difficult to edit or see my draft. at any rate, you get the idea. and do come for this great event. feel free to call for further decoding of my confusing blog. cher at watershed